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Popular Culture

Everyday cultural products, trends, and activities widely accepted by the public.

Commercial Paraphernalia

Merchandise connected to a cultural trend that promotes it and generates profit.

Globalization (Pop Culture)

Process where cultural products spread globally due to lowered economic and cultural barriers.

Westernization

Adoption of Western cultural practices, lifestyle, and values by other societies.

Affluence / Social Class

A person's economic level that affects access to cultural goods and media.

Institutional Power

Government and legal influence over cultural content such as censorship and ownership.

Time Lag

Delay in transferring cultural products from one country to another.

Scarcity of Artistic Resources

Lack of materials, talent, or tools that slows cultural creation or transmission.

Media Convergence

Integration of traditional media with new media to share information more efficiently.

Traditional Media

Older media platforms such as TV, radio, and newspapers.

New Media

Digital platforms such as websites, apps, and social media.

Internet Paradox

Idea that the internet increases communication but may reduce social interaction; mostly disproven.

MMORPG

Online role-playing game where thousands of players interact in shared virtual worlds.

Cross-Fertilization of Pop Culture

Worldwide mixing and sharing of cultural trends through the internet.

Tagalog

Declared national language in 1939 and the basis for Filipino.

Filipino

Current national language of the Philippines based on Tagalog.

Noche Buena

Filipino Christmas Eve midnight feast.

Arnis

National martial art and sport of the Philippines.

Merienda

Light Filipino snack eaten between meals.

Melting Pot (Philippines)

Refers to the Philippines' diverse culinary influences from many cultures.

Imee Marcos

Founder of the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines and producer of the film Boatman.

Experimental Cinema of the Philippines (ECP)

Institution created to promote Philippine films and arts.

Cynthia Alexander

Filipino musician and bassist based in Seattle.

Motorbykle

Song by Cynthia Alexander about embracing changes.

BigBoy Cheng

Owner of Secret Fresh and known sneaker collector.

Nico Bolzico

Businessman and husband of Solenn Heussaff; manages a family-owned farm.

Eng Bee Tin (Mr. Ube)

Famous hopia brand owner known for the purple fire truck.

CCP Complex

Cultural center showcasing Filipino arts, performances, and events.

Kidlat Tahimik

Filipino filmmaker and cultural advocate; founder of the ILI-LIKHA Artists Village.

Katrin de Guia

Author of Kapwa: The Self in the Other and researcher of Filipino psychology.

Virgilio Enriquez

Father of Filipino Psychology (Sikolohiyang Pilipino).

Roxlee

Filmmaker and artist who created Juan Gapang and Cesar Asar.

Juan Gapang

Experimental film by Roxlee created before the EDSA Revolution.

"It's Very Painful Brother Eddie"

Song used in the Juan Gapang trailer; English translation of "Napakasakit Kuya Eddie."

Bongga Ka Day

1970s Manila Sound hit by Hotdog.

Ipagpatawad Mo

Classic 1970s disco song by VST & Company.

Don't Know What to Say

1982 ballad by Ric Segreto.

Pangarap Na Bituin

Iconic 1980s song performed by Sharon Cuneta.

Himala

1990s hit song by Rivermaya.

Pare Ko

Eraserheads' classic 1990s anthem.

Tala

Viral pop song and dance craze by Sarah Geronimo.

Lunod

Emotional modern OPM song by Ben&Ben.

The Blair Witch Project (1994)

Found-footage horror film.

The Exorcist (1973)

Classic horror film directed by William Friedkin.

Batanes (2007)

Film starring Ken Chu and Iza Calzado directed by Adolfo Alix.